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A skillet filled with rotini Ground Turkey Pasta tossed in a rich sauce and topped generously with shredded white cheese.

Ground Turkey Pasta Skillet

This recipe offers an Italian-inspired dinner using ground turkey, perfect for busy weeknights. It is a straightforward, one-skillet meal that is satisfying for families.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Calories: 619
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound Ground turkey
  • 1 Medium onion, chopped
  • 3 Garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh oregano, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Dried basil
  • 3 cups Rotini pasta
  • 1 28 ounce jar Spaghetti sauce
  • 1 14 ounce can Chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup Freshly grated Parmesan cheese or to taste

Equipment

  • High-sided 12-inch skillet with a lid

Method
 

  1. Heat a high-sided 12-inch skillet with a lid over medium heat.
  2. Add ground turkey, onion, and garlic; cook and stir until turkey is browned, about 8 minutes.
  3. Season with oregano, garlic powder, and basil.
  4. Stir in rotini until well combined.
  5. Add pasta sauce and broth, making sure rotini is completely covered.
  6. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and cook until rotini is tender yet firm to the bite, 7 to 10 minutes.
  7. Top with Parmesan cheese to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 619kcalCarbohydrates: 79gProtein: 37gFat: 17g

Notes

This dish is a simple swap for traditional pasta meals, using lean ground turkey. You can adjust the amount of Parmesan cheese based on your preference.

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